The Round Lake Area Exchange Club is honored to recognize the work of our youth. As National Exchange states, America’s young people are its most precious resource. RLA Exchange embodies this philosophy and makes available each year opportunities for high school seniors to participate in a Youth of the Month/Year Award contest and also recognizes a senior with its Accepting the Challenge of Excellence Award.
Youth of the Month/Year Award
2021-2022 Theme: “The COVID-19 Pandemic drastically changed every aspect of our lives, in every way imaginable. Reflecting on what you learned during this time about yourself, your community and the world, explain how your perspectives on success, empathy, prioritizing, social inequalities, and leadership have been reshaped.”
2020-2021 Youth of the Year
2020-21 Youth of the Year, Round Lake High School senior, Brenda Ramirez
Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (A.C.E.) Award
This program recognizes high school students who have made a dramatic change in their attitude and performance during their high school years. These changes have enabled the students to overcome adversities and prepare for graduation.
2020-2021 A.C.E. Award
2020-21 A.C.E. Award Winner, RLHS senior, Melisa Pedroza